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<h1>Converting Overview
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<P>An image can be converted between 2-color, 16-color, 256-color, 24-bit color, and grayscale. You can convert a color image to either a higher or lower color format if needed for consistency within a project.
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<h2>To convert an image from one color format to another
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	<LI>Open an image and on the <B>Color</B> menu, click the format you want for your image.
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<h3>Notes</h3>
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<LI>Only perform color reduction when necessary, especially with conceptual images. All color reduction conversions entail some information loss.
<LI>If you think you will use the image in the future, save a copy of the original format of the file before you go ahead with the conversion.
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<P>Read these topics for more information:
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	<LI><A HREF="conv16.htm">Converting to 16 colors</A>.
	<LI><A HREF="conv256.htm">Converting to 256 colors</A>.
	<LI><A HREF="convgray.htm">Converting to Grayscale</A>.
	<LI><A HREF="convinfo.htm">Obtaining image and system information</A>.
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